Equipmeny

Question 1

Useful to separate or sediment small volume samples at high
speed.

Answer 1

Microcentrifuge

Question 2

Enclosed workspaces with a ventilated hood that is designed to contain pathogenic microorganisms during processes.

Answer 2

Level II Biosafety Cabinet

Question 3

Used to heat samples

Answer 3

Mini dry bath

Question 4

Used to mix small vials of liquids in a quickly oscillating circular motion.

Answer 4

Vortex mixer

Question 5

Used for precise quantitation ofbiological
molecules including nucleic acids and proteins in microliter (μl) samples.

Answer 5

Spectrophotometer/ Fluorometer

Question 6

A device that has a thermal block with holes where tubes with the PCR reaction mixtures can be inserted.

Answer 6

Thermal Cycler/ PCR machine

Question 7

Used to separate DNA, RNA, or protein molecules based on their size and electrical charge.

Answer 7

Electrophoresis Unit

Question 8

Used to record and measure labeled nucleic acid and protein in various types of media such as agarose, acrylamide or cellulose.

Answer 8

Gel documentation, or gel imaging, systems

Question 9

Used to decontaminate certain biological waste and sterilize media, instruments and lab ware.

Answer 9

Autoclave